Places And Travel
5 Tick Infested Areas In South Australia
Ticks are not evenly distributed across South Australia. Discover five areas where their presence has been particularly well documented.
10 Amazing Pacific Northwest Day Trips That Are Worth The Drive
There are few places on Earth as beautiful and varied as the Pacific Northwest in the US. See it all with these 10 amazing day trips that are worth the drive.
11 Most Neighborly Towns In Southern California
Southern California's most neighborly towns, where volunteers staff the art centers and neighbors fund the concerts, in Fallbrook, Idyllwild, and Julian.
The National Parks Where The Crowds Never Came Back
Seven national parks were busier decades ago than they are now. A sheared elevator shaft, two hurricanes, and five lightning fires explain most of the gap.
9 Most Breathtaking Towns In The Rockies
Even locals look up for these. A river that vanishes into a cave, a prairie that stops dead at the peaks, and a steam train over a 10,000-foot pass.
9 Underrated Wisconsin Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
These 9 underrated Wisconsin towns pair circus history in Baraboo and Cornish stone cottages in Mineral Point with a WWII submarine tour in Manitowoc.
14 Prettiest Towns In Ohio
These prettiest towns in Ohio attract tourists with their beautiful main streets, magnificent outdoors, historic architecture, and vibrant celebrations.
8 Best Towns on the Gulf Coast For Retirees
The Gulf Coast is one of the coolest places in the US to live, work, play, and retire. Learn more about the best towns on the Gulf Coast for retirees.
Nicest Small Towns To Visit Near Indianapolis
Franklin, Rockville, Madison, and five more Indiana towns near Indianapolis, with a rotating jail museum, covered bridges, and Ohio River mansion rows.
2026's 8 Most Scenic The Prairies Towns
These are some of the most scenic towns in Canada's Prairies, where the landscape is often the reason to stop, but rarely the only one.
What Happens When A State Park Becomes A National Park
What Happens When A State Park Becomes A National Park, explained through Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley and a live proposal for a new Florida springs park.
The Towns In The United States Where Retirees Are Actually Moving To
Warm weather is only half of it. See where retirees are actually landing, from central Florida golf-cart towns to the Carolina and Delaware coasts.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Virginia
Six Virginia river towns where a house runs 46% to 63% under the statewide figure, from Marion and Narrows to Pulaski and Emporia.
11 Towns In Massachusetts With Vibrant Downtown Areas
A tour of these alluring towns in Massachusetts with vibrant downtown areas is the ideal way to experience the personalities and pride of local communities.
The Smallest National Forest In The United States
The tiniest covers under 18 square miles. From reclaimed Alabama cotton land to a Puerto Rican rainforest, these are America's smallest national forests.
The National Parks Where Aspens Turn First
Rocky Mountain National Park leads five western parks where high-elevation aspens turn gold early, with trails and scenic drives from Colorado to Yosemite.
9 Small Towns in California's Sierra Nevada with the Best Downtowns
Explore these Sierra Nevada towns with historic downtowns, local museums, art, wine, trails, theaters, and memorable mountain scenery.
Why Copperheads Are Most Active In Fall
Copperheads aren't more aggressive in fall, they're more active. Mating, feeding, denning, daytime basking, and leaf-litter camouflage all spike autumn encounters.
The National Park With The Worst October Traffic
Great Smoky Mountains publishes a calendar telling you which days not to come, and in October it is a wall of red. The park with the worst October traffic in America.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In Northern California
Some downtowns reward the walk far more than the drive. Here are nine Northern California town centers where wandering on foot is the whole point.
The 8 Most Scenic Arizona Towns
Beautiful Arizonan scenery doesn't only exist in nature but also in these eight beautiful towns you should check out this year.
10 Best Places To Call Home In The Southern United States In 2026
10 Southern towns, including Natchez, Paducah, and Staunton, where home values sit below state averages, and relocation grants help new residents settle in.
10 Most Breathtaking Towns In Texas
These ten Texas towns offer a breathtaking experience. From the historical streets of Fredericksburg to the prairie in Ennis, there is a lot to do.
9 Budget-Friendly Towns in Tennessee for Retirees
Seniors looking to retire in Tennessee will love these affordable small towns, including Adamsville, Norris, Waynesboro, and more.
10 Great Road Trips to Take in The Ozarks
Ten Ozark drives where the water sets the route: four dam crossings, a 1949 suspension bridge, a free ferry, and springs you reach on foot in three states.
9 Best Places To Call Home In The Poconos In 2026
These communities in the Poconos offer home prices below the state median, along with lakes and state parks, making them the perfect places to call home.
7 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In Michigan
Explore seven fairy-tale small towns in Michigan, from Mackinac Island’s carriages to Frankenmuth’s glockenspiel and Charlevoix’s mushroom houses.
10 of the Friendliest Towns in Illinois
Illinois offers a warm, welcoming travel experience with vibrant towns, cultural attractions, and natural sites like Fulton Windmill.
10 Best Places To Call Home In New England In 2026
Walkable downtowns, rail trails, and four real seasons, with home prices still below the state median in every one of these New England towns to call home.
The Most Underrated Towns In Maryland
Maryland's most underrated towns stretch from Oakland in the Allegheny peaks to Berlin near Ocean City, with Chesapeake harbors and Catoctin trails between.
11 Great Road Trips to Take in The Adirondack Mountains
These Adirondack road trips bend around wilderness, trace rivers and lake shores, cross mountain notches, and reach roads deep in the forest.
The Largest Cathedrals In The United States
From a 36,000-square-foot Gothic landmark in San Francisco to the world's largest Gothic church in New York, these are America's nine biggest cathedrals.
Which County Has The Most Miles Of Coastline In America?
Dorchester County, Maryland, logs 1,539 miles of shoreline. The number says more about how agencies measure a coast than about how far the county stretches.
8 Safest Towns In Croatia For Senior Living
Croatia's picturesque coastline and crystal clear waters make for a stunning retirement locale. Here are the absolute safest towns in Croatia.
5 Tick Infested Areas In Tasmania
Tasmania's five worst tick areas, from Flinders Island to the Midlands and the northeast coast, and the spotted fever risk residents should know about.
8 Great Road Trips to Take in Alaska
Alaska's road system reaches only part of the state, but these eight drives run from the rainforests of the Inside Passage to the tundra of the Interior.
11 Prettiest Downtown Strips In The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the prettiest downtowns in the country, including towns such as Astoria, Sandpoint, and more.
8 Great Road Trips to Take in Southern California
Eight Southern California road trips cross the Transverse and Peninsular ranges, from SR 33 above Ojai to Old Highway 80 at the In-Ko-Pah Rim.
What Happens When A State Park Gets Too Popular
What Happens When A State Park Gets Too Popular? Crowds can erode trails, stress wildlife, strain staff, and turn a peaceful visit into a safety risk.
These 7 Small Towns in The Rockies Have the Best Historic Districts
From quaint streets adorned with Victorian-era buildings to historic art galleries, these small towns in the Rockies have the best historic districts.